US Bridges

CR 700S over Halfway Creek

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.7 Miles West of SR 67 · Structure no. 3800005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700S over Halfway Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 700S over Halfway Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 700S
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location0.7 Miles West of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33595, -85.18654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2019)
Projected traffic170 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700S over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700S over Halfway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700S over Halfway Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700S over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700S over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.